I take the position that, because of the ex post facto clause, in essence, my client is being held for a crime that is no longer a crime because the statute of limitations has expired. |
I think since the date of his arrest, my client has been held illegally. I think his constitutional rights have been violated. |
I think this is good law. At some point in time, we have to say to defendants that if the statute of limitations has run out, it's between you and your maker - or your conscience. |